Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

6-Day Mikumi and Selous Safari from Dar es Salaam with Rufiji Boat Ride

6 Days Round trip from Julius K. Nyerere Rd Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot large herds of elephants and giraffes in Mikumi
02 Enjoy a walking safari in Selous with abundant wildlife
03 Take a boat ride on the Rufiji River
04 Look out for eland, primates, big cats, hippos, and diverse birdlife

Explore Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, and the Rufiji River on this 6-day safari from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy game drives to spot rare animals and birds, including eland, primates, big cats, hippos, herds of elephants, and a wide variety of bird species. The experience also includes a boat safari on the Rufiji River and a walking safari in Selous for a closer look at the region's flora and fauna.

The experience also includes a boat safari on the Rufiji River and a walking safari in Selous for a closer look at the region's flora and fauna.

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What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Dar es Salaam and Hotel Transfer

Get picked up from Julius Nyerere International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Dar es Salaam, the biggest city in Tanzania.

Dinner and the overnight stay will be at Riverside Lodge.

Day 02

Drive to Mikumi National Park and Evening Game Drive

Drive to Mikumi National Park, about 4 hours from Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival at the park, go for an evening game drive and look out for big cats and herds of elephants.

Dinner and the overnight stay will be at Hotel Camp Mikumi Bastian or a similar lodge.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Mikumi National Park

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park.
See the world's largest antelope, the eland, along with primates, big cats, hippos, herds of elephants, and a wide variety of birds in the middle of the day. Have a delicious picnic lunch and proceed for a sunset drive.

Overnight stay will be at Camp Bastian Mikumi or a similar lodge.

Day 04

Travel to Selous Game Reserve

Visit Selous Game Reserve, the biggest game reserve in Africa.
Upon arrival at Selous Game Reserve, enjoy game drives and come across the flora and fauna of the region.

Dinner and the overnight stay will be at River Rufiji Hippo Camp or a similar lodge.

Day 05

Game Drives in Selous and Boat Safari on the Rufiji River

After a delicious breakfast, go for morning and afternoon game drives in Selous Game Reserve. Have a picnic lunch in the middle of the day.
Take a boat trip and enjoy traversing the Rufiji River. Come across hippos, crocodiles, and other grazing animals around the river.

Dinner and the overnight stay will be at Rufiji Hippo Camp or a similar lodge.

Day 06

Walking Safari and Departure to Dar es Salaam

Have an early morning breakfast, then go for a walking safari to see the fauna and flora.
Drive back to Dar es Salaam and get dropped off at the airport or hotel.